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Craft and Unwind Using your hands and creating something beautiful with friends and family can be very therapeutic and relaxing for kids. Join us at an upcoming arts and crafts program and enjoy with friends and family while letting your creativity shine! Paint Like Alma Thomas: March 13 at 4 p.m. Art Therapy for Tweens: March 14 at 4 p.m. Woven Paper Plate Craft: March 15 at 2 p.m. Origami for School Age Children: March 20 at 4 p.m. Create-N-Play/Crear-Y-Jugar: Mondays at 6:15 p.m. Slime Party: March 14 at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Crafternoon: March 16 at 2 p.m. Crafts Around the World: March 19 at 3:30 p.m. Tween Time: Animal Pom-Poms: March 21 at 3:30 p.m. Robot Collage: March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Kids Art Club: March 19 at 3:30 p.m. Paper Minecraft Bee: March 11 at 4 p.m. Ladybug Headband: March 18 at 4 p.m. |
Movie Screening and Virtual Author Visit The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is one of this year’s Silicon Valley Reads companion book picks. Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants. The book was recently adapted to film. We invite families to a special screening of the film on Sunday, March 30 at Los Altos Community Center. The film is Rated PG but all are welcome. Please register to save your spot. Immediately after the film, join us for a virtual author talk with Peter Brown. This unique online event offers a rare opportunity to delve into the author's creative process, learn about his inspiration behind the heartwarming story of Roz the robot, and engage in a lively Q&A session. This program will also be at the Los Altos Community Center. Please register. |
Silicon Valley Reads: Teen Program About Artificial Intelligence SED Talks for Teens is an annual speaker series event organized by the Saratoga Youth Commission and the Saratoga Library’s Teen Advisory Board. This year’s event will explore the question of AI’s potential beyond the hype. What are the implications and social benefits of AI, and how can it empower humanity to create technology for a better world? Join us on Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m. at the Joan Pisani Community Center in Saratoga for in-person talks and discussions for teens and learn from industry professionals and leaders in the field. Activities, raffle prizes and snacks included! Our speakers are: • Sulman Choudhry, Head of Engineering of ChatGPT at OpenAI • Dr. Paul Tang, Professor at Stanford's Clinical Excellence Research Center • Dr. Michael Ke Zhang, Co-founder and Chief Instructor at AI Camp Please register for this event if you would like to receive reminders. |
Strengthen Your College Admissions Profile Potential college-bound students, we have a special program for you. Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring current Stanford and Berkeley students who will share their firsthand experiences on summer programs, strategic planning, and building a standout high school profile. Learn how they navigated competitive applications, found impactful opportunities, and maximized their summers to strengthen their college applications. Whether you or your student is exploring research, internships, or leadership projects, this session will provide practical insights to help them make the most of their summer and set them up for success in the college admissions process. This program is on Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Please register for this virtual program. |
Silicon Valley Reads Author Visit: Wendy Xu Join Wendy Xu, author of Infinity Particle, for a workshop exploring the fundamentals of comics. Participants will learn key comic vocabulary and then engage in a hands-on activity: creating a mini comic book (zine) or a four-panel comic. After completing their works, students will have the opportunity to share their creations with friends by making copies and distributing them – a taste of the publishing experience! Milpitas Library: March 15 at 10:30 a.m. Morgan Hill Library: March 15 at 4 p.m. Saratoga Library: March 16 at 2 p.m. |
Virtual Event: Facing Mecca: Reflections in Islam Art Islam has inspired a variety of sacred art, but the scope of its influence also extends into the secular realm and to cultures across the globe. Experience the complexity and breadth of Islamic art through objects from the collection of the Asian Art Museum and learn how, after becoming the most highly regarded art form in West Asia, calligraphy spread its beauty around the world. Join us on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. for a virtual presentation to learn about Islam art and marvel at items from the Asian Art Museum’s fabulous collections. Please register to receive the Zoom link. |
Send in Your Submissions Bay Area students in grades 6 – 12 are asked to submit an essay, poem, video or piece of art addressing one of these topics: - What would you tell your past self about mental health and self-care?
- How have stereotypes, cultural background, gender, race, or other parts of your identity played a part in your mental health and self-acceptance.
Submissions must be in by April 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Find Your Impact with the County of Santa ClaraLearn how you can improve the lives of people, support communities, and shape innovative policies by working for the County of Santa Clara. The County of Santa Clara is hosting a career webinar on Tuesday, March 18 at 12 p.m. During this webinar, speakers from across our organization will share how the County of Santa Clara, one of the largest California counties and third largest employer in Silicon Valley, leads in providing exceptional public service to nearly 2 million residents. They will also discuss some ways you can find a rewarding career path within our organization. Whether you have government experience or a passion for public service, they want you to find your place at the county. Please register for this Zoom meeting: https://bit.ly/FindYourImpact Need help updating your resume or want to brush up on your interview skills? Find free help on our Career webpage.
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Join the Library with an Instant Free eCard
If you live in Santa Clara County and do not have a library card with the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD), or would like additional household members to have their own library accounts, the instant free eCard is for you. eCards are available to all residents who live within Santa Clara County Library District with a valid residential mailing address (P.O. Box not accepted). You can also visit any of our libraries during open hours to convert your eCard, or apply for a full use card to check out any of our physical and digital materials and resources. Renew your library card online! If you have a library card and would like to keep it current, now you can renew your library card online! SCCLD makes it easy to keep your account current and active. No visit to the library needed if your account is in good standing and you live within the Greater Bay Area. For more information or to renew online, visit sccld.org/cardrenewal. |
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